1. CRAP, lose by week 4.
2. FACT, for better or worse. I am expecting a flip-flop to make this true.
3. CRAP, they stink. 14-10 is no how to win in the NFL anymore.
4. FACT, Expecting 20% total drop in production.
5. FACT, no in between. Miss playoffs or total EFF-YOU season. I say miss playoffs.
6. CRAP, secondary isn't very good, Manning may not last.
7. CRAP, regress, yes, miss playoffs? Has anyone seen that division?
8. FACT. 9-7 exactly, in fact.
9. CRAP.
10. CRAP, Peterson will have a dominant season... in 2013.
11. CRAP, Maybe if they play a college team. Wait, he didn't try there, either.
12. CRAP, secondary is good, but questions everywhere else. OL holes.
13. CRAP, it will be Luke Kuechly
14. FACT, but will still make it. Will come down to week 17 win
15. FACT
16. CRAP, defense is good enough to get them 3.
17. FACT, 4.
18. CRAP, see above comment for DROY
19. CRAP, will still have less catches than White, though.
20. CRAP, one of the running backs will.

12. The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs - 4 weeks ago I would have agreed with this unequivocally. AJ replaced VJ with Meachem, Royal, Spurlock and had a promising Vincent Brown in the wings. The Chargers weakened defensive front seven has been bolstered by Melvin Ingram, Jarret Johnson and the surprising Kendall Reyes. Although we lost Tolbert to FA AJ acquired a host of RB's to shoulder the load if Mathews went down. Rich Bisaccia seems to have made our ST's what they once were instead of the laughing stock they had turned into.

However, it seems that every year our weak spot is exposed mightily. It's been 4 weeks since Jared Gaither has taken a snap in practice, let alone a game. Although I was quite happy with this signing many scoffed at the idea that we could trust Jared with a long term contract. I hope that Jared Gaither's back heals from whatever is wrong with it. If it doesn't we have a UDFA to hold the fort. Add to that the fact that we already have one of the worst RT's in Pro football in Jeromey Clary. I'm ok with Greene, Hardwick and Vasques but we have a cast of Rookies and nobodies backing them up. Any other injury will prove to be monumentally disastrous. If this were to happen I truly believe that our defense would have to be as good as the '85 Bears for us to make it to the playoffs.

Needless to say if Gaither were to make it back we should be fine. If not, it's going to be a long, final season for Norv.
Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year- Agree wholeheartedly. Just hope he makes it into the starting lineup faster than Shawne Merriman did ALL those years ago.

1, Fiction (12-4)
2. Fiction
3. Fiction 8-8 seems like a reach
4. Fact - only because one of the TEs is bound to miss some games.
5. Fact - if I was in Vegas, I'd be loading up on the Falcons
6. Fiction - if I was in Vegas, I'd be loading up on the Chargers
7. Fiction - they can struggle a bit and still win the division by 3 games
8. Unsure - but I live in hope.
9. Fiction
10. Fact & Fiction (Peterson is good for 20 carries this year.
11. Fact
12. Fact
13. No clue
14. Fiction - see the comment re: the 49ers. The AFC South is a cesspool
15. Fact
16. Fiction - check out their schedule. They may suck, but they should win 6.
17. Fact - Two against the Colts. Two against the Titans
18. Fact
19. Fiction
20. Science Fiction - It'll be Brandon Weeden!

1. Fact: Don't think they'll get it, but I still think they'll have the best record in the league.
2. Fact: He's special. He plays taller than his height.
3. Crap: http://www.lobshots.com/wp-content/u...wOverthrow.gif
4. Crap: Gronk's stats will regress, but they'll both still have elite seasons.
5. Crap: They're football players.
6. Crap: I have the Chiefs winning the division.
7. Crap: They'll regress, but they're still better than anyone in that division.
8. Crap: They could win 10 or 11 games. They're not as old as you'd think. The safeties are the main problem, but you just need a good pass rush to hide that.
9. Fact: Guess I'm biased.
10. Crap: Jackson will be a workhorse in Fisher's offense, and AD is 26.
11. Crap: Maybe not this season, but I think it'll happen in future seasons.
12. Crap: Ingram's a nice addition, but that division isn't as open as it used to be.
13. Crap: Kendricks, Kuechly, and Jenkins all have better shots IMO.
14. Crap: Easy division. Yates is good enough, and they improved their receiving corps.
15. Fact: They'll find a replacement through the draft.
16. Fact: It's between them and the Vikings for the #1 pick.
17. Fact: Gabbert's grown some balls, and that defense is underrated.
18. Crap: Beason is back, but Kuechly is the Mike now.
19. Fact: He's a freak athlete, but don't see him improving that much over 1 offseason.
20. Crap: Richardson or Martin will win it.

[*]The New Orleans Saints will fall apart under the pressure and will miss the playoffs

Crap. Still score more than anybody except maybe Green Bay.

[*]The Denver Broncos will easily win the AFCW

No. I don't know who else is in the AFCW, but it won't be easy. Cut-throat is apt.

[*]The San Francisco 49ers will regress, miss playoffs

Betcha not. They will regress, but someone still has to win the division, and they will edge out Seattle, cause Carroll isn't really very good at coaching games.

[*]The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will show its age and the Steelers will go no better than 9-7

YES!!!

[*]The NFCN will produce three playoff teams

Yes.

[*]We've see the end of Adrian Peterson and Stephen Jackson as top-shelf running backs

Jackson, it's not news. I predicted it two years ago. Of course he still is, but I predicted it, so it must be that I have been correct. Peterson will come back strong next year.

[*]KC Chiefs' DT Dontari Poe will be a key contributor in 2012

If by 'key contributor' you mean a large reason for the team's record being what it is, I will say yes. Generally I infer 'key contributor' to be an assumption of success, though. So maybe I am not the one to answer this. I think he is going to suck moose.

[*]The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs

No, it will prevent them form reaching the playoffs.

[*]Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year

I do not care,, but I think he will be excellent, barring injury.

[*]The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season

Truth, sadly.

[*]2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh

Unless he comes to Buffalo or goes to the Jets, I do not care.

[*]The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012

Hellooooo, Matt Barkley.

[*]The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012

Truth.

[*]Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles

Crap and a half. He is going to lead the NFC.

[*]Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season

Not sure about the ballyhoo or what defines a breakout season, but I think he will get at least 70-900-8.

The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs. Fact, at least the playoff part. Chargers are still a talented team, need to stop under achieving

Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year. Crap, always take the field.

The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season. Crap/fact. I wouldn't be surprised if both Johnson and Schaub are gone by week 17, would be surprised if Texans don't win the AFCS.

2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh. Crap. They'll work something out or he'll hold out again. he isn't going anywhere.

The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012. Crap. i see 3-5

The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012. Crap. i see 3-5 (gonna be a tough year in florida).

Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles. Crap. He's a tackling machine, defense is built around him making tackles.

Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season. Fact. He'll be a dominant player, but too many weapons to get 90-100 catches.

RGIII will win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Crap. Always take the field.

1) CRAP - I've got them losing three games this year.
2) CRAP - He'll have played his way out of the job by then
3) CRAP - Too much Tebow, too much Sanchez, get Vince Young on the phone
4) CRAP - Unless they do what I think they should do and make Hernandez a RB
5) FACT - Too much drama and volatility, I have them not even with a winning record
6) CRAP - Don't even make the Playoffs and barely go 8-8
7) CRAP - I think San Francisco is actually a better team this year than last year
8) FACT - I have them going 9-7, so I'll go with this
9) FACT - Green Bay, Chicago, Detroit all make it in
10) CRAP - Jackson maybe, Peterson no effin' way
11) CRAP - But then again KC doesn't need him to be, defense is good enough to overcome
12) CRAP - The defense isn't even that impressive
13) CRAP - Definitely possible, but my money would be on Luke Kuechly
14) CRAP - If they don't make the Playoffs, it's because Tennessee got better than them
15) CRAP - He gets the franchise tag after this season
16) CRAP - Less than three is really really bad, I think Miami is just really bad
17) FACT - Absolutely more. Several more than three.
18) CRAP - But who really cares about tackles?
19) CRAP - He'll still have some dropsies, but he looks like he's put it all together
20) CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPP

1.The Green Bay Packers will again challenge for a perfect season. CRAP. Just too hard to do, but they'll make playoffs.
2.Russell Wilson will still be the Seahawks starter in week #10. FACT. I like the kid and it's his job, but Seachickens don't make playoffs.
3.The New York Jets will make the playoffs. CRAP. Hell no, don't make me laugh.
4.The Patriots' TEs will struggle to repeat last year's successes. CRAP. Still going to the SB.
5.The New Orleans Saints will fall apart under the pressure and will miss the playoffs. CRAP/FACT. Not fallen apart, but no playoffs.
6.The Denver Broncos will easily win the AFCW. CRAP/FACT. They win, but not easily.
7.The San Francisco 49ers will regress, miss playoffs. CRAP. NFCW winners.
8.The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will show its age and the Steelers will go no better than 9-7 CRAP. They do well enough to earn a WC slot.
9.The NFCN will produce three playoff teams. FACT. (A shaky prediction I made before, so I might as well stick with it.)
10.We've see the end of Adrian Peterson and Stephen Jackson as top-shelf running backs. CRAP. Not quite in decline yet.
11.KC Chiefs' DT Dontari Poe will be a key contributor in 2012. CRAP. I got nothing here really, just a gut feeling.
12.The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs. CRAP. Bolts miss again.
13.Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year. PASS. I don't even know the guy.
14.The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season. CRAP/FACT. Texans make the playoffs but both players miss games.
15.2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh. CRAP. They'll work it out.
16.The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012. CRAP (but not by much).
17.The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012. CRAP (but not by much).
18.Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles. CRAP. Kid's looking at an awesome year.
19.Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season. FACT. It'll be a good year, but if the expectation is breakout - eh, not so much.
20.RGIII will win Offensive Rookie of the Year CRAP. Luck will have more success and win ORoY. NFCE is just too tough to think RGIII does it this year.

1. The Green Bay Packers will again challenge for a perfect season. Crap-They'll lose a few early ones.
2. Russell Wilson will still be the Seahawks starter in week #10. Fact-It's a toss-up.
3. The New York Jets will make the playoffs. Crap-I can't see how this could possibly happen.
4. The Patriots' TEs will struggle to repeat last year's successes. Crap-They will be solid again. I predict a big year for Hernandez.
5. The New Orleans Saints will fall apart under the pressure and will miss the playoffs Crap-I think they'll have a few bumps, but will still make the playoffs.
6. The Denver Broncos will easily win the AFCW. Crap-They might, but it won't be "easily".
7. The San Francisco 49ers will regress, miss playoffs Crap-In an ugly NFCW, their D keeps them at the top.
8. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will show its age and the Steelers will go no better than 9-7. Crap-I've got them at 10-6.
9. The NFCN will produce three playoff teams. Crap-One will miss.
10. We've see the end of Adrian Peterson and Stephen Jackson as top-shelf running backs. Crap-They're still quality guys.
11. KC Chiefs' DT Dontari Poe will be a key contributor in 2012 Crap-He will play, but I wouldn't say "key".
12. The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs Crap-Next year.
13. Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year Crap-But he will be in the race for it.
14. The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season. Crap-I've got them to the AFCCG
15. 2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh Fact-Can't see them finding the money for him.
16. The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012 Crap-I've got 5.
17. The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012. Fact-I'll say 5 also.
18. Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles Fact-But he will make a bunch.
19. Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season Crap-Depends on what you consider a breakout season, but he'll have a very good year.
20. RGIII will win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Crap-That's Luck's to lose.

1. The Green Bay Packers will again challenge for a perfect season- CRAP They won't even win their own division.

2. Russell Wilson will still be the Seahawks starter in week #10- FACT He'll be benched by week 4, but put back in when Flynn gets hurt, or Sea realizes he's worse.

3. The New York Jets will make the playoffs- CRAP *Bonus* Rex Ryan doesn't survive the season.

4. The Patriots' TEs will struggle to repeat last year's successes- CRAP They may not put up quite the numbers, but they'll still be very good. Except that Aaron Hernandez will have the bigger numbers of the 2.

5. The New Orleans Saints will fall apart under the pressure and will miss the playoffs- FACT to not making playoffs. I don't think they'll fall apart, and tt won't be because of the pressure. It will be because their defense isn't any good. 9-10 wins, but out.

6. The Denver Broncos will easily win the AFCW- CRAP Denver finishes in last place.

8. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will show its age and the Steelers will go no better than 9-7- CRAP C'mon man! 13-3. This will be Big Ben's finest season.

9. The NFCN will produce three playoff teams- CRAP

10. We've see the end of Adrian Peterson and Stephen Jackson as top-shelf running backs- CRAP SJax is in for one last good-great season, and AP still has a number of years left, including this year, even if the media writes him off after September.

11. KC Chiefs' DT Dontari Poe will be a key contributor in 2012- I'll say FACT, but his impact likely won't be felt until November at the earliest.

12. The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs- CRAP The Chargers are yesterday's news.

13. Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year- Two Chargers topics? CRAP He'll be good, but not as impactful as Morris Claiborne, Luke Kuechly, or *gulp* Bruce Irvin.

14. The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season CRAP It won't be a walk in the park, since Indy and Tennessee will both be better than people think, but they're the best team. And I'll say Johnson/Schaub miss no more than 2 games combined.

15. 2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh FACT He's Attachment 839

16. The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012 CRAP 6 wins for Miami this year. Reggie Bush is in for his best season by far.

17. The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012 FACT The Jags are never quite as bad as I think they'll be.

18. Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles- CRAP

19. Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season- CRAP Just matching his per game numbers from last year would give him nearly 1300 yards and 12 TDs. Julio Jones will be the 2nd best WR in the NFL this season.

20. RGIII will win Offensive Rookie of the Year- FACT I feel like these last 2 were put on here just for me. RGIII will throw for 3700 yards, run for 500, and total 29 TDs.

*BONUS*- Matt Ryan will win the MVP- CRAP It will be Big Ben. But Ryan finishes 2nd, wins NFC Offensive POY, and leads Atlanta to the NFC Championship game. Many have written him off as a "we know who he is" guy, but he's only 27. There's a leap coming this year.

1 The Green Bay Packers will again challenge for a perfect season CRAP I've got 'em at 12-4, then again I picked 11-5 last year

2 Russell Wilson will still be the Seahawks starter in week #10 FACT I hope it works out, but it's going to be bumpy

3 The New York Jets will make the playoffs CRAP hahahaha .. maybe if McElroy starts

4 The Patriots' TEs will struggle to repeat last year's successes CRAP Hernandez makes up for any Gronkowski dropoff (they have 4 TEs now)

5 The New Orleans Saints will fall apart under the pressure and will miss the playoffs FACT Atlanta bumps them back into the pack

6 The Denver Broncos will easily win the AFC CRAP Just not seeing anyone as dominant in the AFCW

7 The San Francisco 49ers will regress, miss playoffs CRAPish Regress? Yes, but make the playoffs

8 The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will show its age and the Steelers will go no better than 9-7 CRAPish ^^

9 The NFCN will produce three playoff teams CRAP Some team, be it Packers, Lions or Bears is going to be unhappy.

10 We've see the end of Adrian Peterson and Stephen Jackson as top-shelf running backs CRAP Such a difficult call, could easily happen but AP will be back at some point

11 KC Chiefs' DT Dontari Poe will be a key contributor in 2012 CRAP They're now asking Poe to do more... yeesh

12 The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs CRAP The offense will

13 Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year CRAP But he looks like he'll be pretty darned good

14 The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season CRAP The changes may well come back to bite them but the division is awful

15 2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh FACT Gone

16 The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012 CRAP But it's close

17 The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012 FACT 4 games is nothing to write home about

18 Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles FACT I do think Kuechly's going to be in the hunt

19 Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season FACT He'll be better, but not amazingly so

20 RGIII will win Offensive Rookie of the Year CRAP Does Bob Griffin have a contract plugging armor yet? He will

21. Pittsburgh's entire 2012 draft class will end the season on Injured Reserve.
22. Arizona will give up 40+ points more than four times over the course of the season.
23. 4 different teams will score more than 50 points at least once.
24. Maurice Jones-Drew will play Week 1.
25. ...for the Packers.
26. A rookie will be in the top 3 in interceptions.
27. At least 6 players will return multiple punts for touchdowns.
28. At least one McCown will be on a team's roster at the end of the year. No bets on whether he will have started there.
29. Connor Barwin will perform an Irish dance routine on SNF.
30. I will forget Thursday Night Football exists for at least a month.

Who editted Crap or Fact into Fact or Fiction? Are those NBC censors on the Standards Board at it again?

CRAP if "challenge" means 13 Ws in a row. /The Green Bay Packers will again challenge for a perfect season
FACT /Russell Wilson will still be the Seahawks starter in week #10
CRAP they are a mess. / The New York Jets will make the playoffs
CRAP Injury bug / The Patriots' TEs will struggle to repeat last year's successes
CRAP It's either Cowboys or NO for the 6th spot. I am taking Drew. /The New Orleans Saints will fall apart under the pressure and will miss the playoffs
FACT I am putting it all on Peyton /The Denver Broncos will easily win the AFCW
CRAP Who you got in the NFCW? Seattle??? /The San Francisco 49ers will regress, miss playoffs
CRAP 10 wins /The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will show its age and the Steelers will go no better than 9-7
CRAP Injury Bug /The NFCN will produce three playoff teams
FACT / We've see the end of Adrian Peterson and Stephen Jackson as top-shelf running backs
CRAP "key contributor" means playoffs, right? / KC Chiefs' DT Dontari Poe will be a key contributor in 2012
CRAP just a hunch, but they could win AFCW/ The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs
CRAP /Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year
FACT "struggle to make playoffs" still makes playoffs /The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season
CRAP he will get franchised again. /2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh
CRAP The AFCE play two sub .500 divisions. /The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012
CRAP 4 is more than 3, right? /The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012
FACT Just a guess./Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles
FACT /Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season
FACT There is QB bias, so if redskins win >5 he wins. /RGIII will win Offensive Rookie of the Year

1. The Green Bay Packers will again challenge for a perfect season - Crap, division is too good.
2. Russell Wilson will still be the Seahawks starter in week #10 - Fact, kid is a good player.
3. The New York Jets will make the playoffs - Crap, they will be bad.
4. The Patriots' TEs will struggle to repeat last year's successes - Crap, they have more TE's this year for more production.
5. The New Orleans Saints will fall apart under the pressure and will miss the playoffs - Crap, they will still win that division.
6. The Denver Broncos will easily win the AFCW - Crap, I don't think they win it at all.
7. The San Francisco 49ers will regress, miss playoffs - Crap, they will regress but I'm not sure anyone else in that division can win it.
8. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will show its age and the Steelers will go no better than 9-7 - Crap, I have them at 10-6 and as the second wildcard.
9. The NFCN will produce three playoff teams - Crap, Bears, Lions or Panthers will get one of them.
10. We've see the end of Adrian Peterson and Stephen Jackson as top-shelf running backs - Crap, AP will still be a dominant force.
11. KC Chiefs' DT Dontari Poe will be a key contributor in 2012 - Crap, just another underachiever on that D-Line.
12. The Chargers defense will push them into the playoffs - Crap, I have them missing the playoffs.
13. Chargers LB/DE Melvin Ingram will be Defensive Rookie of the Year - Crap, I have Kuechly winning it.
14. The Houston Texans will struggle to make the playoffs when Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson again prove they can't play a full season - Crap, I think the Titans are a year away from giving them a real run.
15. 2012 will be Mike Wallace's last season in Pittsburgh - Fact, they won't have the money to give him the contract he wants.
16. The Miami Dolphins will win less than 3 games in 2012 - Crap, I see 4-6.
17. The Jacksonville Jaguars will win more than 3 games in 2012 - Fact, I see 4-6 again.
18. Luke Kuechly will not lead the Carolina Panthers in total tackles - Crap, I think he just edges Beason out.
19. Julio Jones will not have his much ballyhooed breakout season - Crap, I don't think the Falcons will be all that good.
20. RGIII will win Offensive Rookie of the Year - Fact. All the other top offensive rookies play on bad, bad, bad teams.

Yeah, we talked a couple different QBs on your team. It certainly worked out much better staying put and drafting Mariota. He looks much more like the real deal with an average receiving corps. Good...